Re: M-Audio Oxygen8 v2 and Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet
Hello, I have M-audio Axiom 25 which I use as a portable 2 octave keyboard. It is very good. The keys are much more plastic and lower quality on Oxygen8 than on Axiom, I would like to recommend the Axiom models instead - the keys are semi-weighted and have a whole diffferent feel to them. To the date, the Axiom25 has the best feel of any keyboard I have owned to the date (I have Korg Wavestation, Roland D70 and one Yamaha and have previously had D10, and compared to those, the Axiom is better than any of those what is comes to feel). The pitch wheel has quite good feel to it and does pitch bends accurately. The mod wheel is also intuitive. And the keyboard has also aftertouch I frequently use when playing. I kind of expected lower quality from M-audio and I was positively surprised when I unboxed the keyboard. I have the sticky keys problem on the Wavestation. The Axiom feels like it is not likely to develop such problems. All keys function perfectly and I trust this keyboard now very much. It also features knobs, pads some buttons and a midi interface. So summary: Axiom25 is a 2 octave keyboard like the Oxygen8, but a higher quality version of the same concept. I use it on the desktop behind the computer keyboard when I compose - both fit nicely on the small space and I don't need to turn around to start playing. This setup is very productive. Here is a picture of my "home studio": http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NN-IjvHwReE/SM1xQ-5WG8I/AHE/VNPQowTm1OQ/s1600-h/karoliinastudio08_blog.jpg ( If you can't see the picture, please try this link: http://karoliinamusic.blogspot.com/2008/09/just-connected-hardware-synths-again.html ) Best Regards, Karoliina On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 3:23 AM, Ufuk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, I am a long time Ubuntu user but newbie at mutimedia production and > graphics. I also have low budget which forces me to choose one of these > products. Let me explain a little: > I am playing with Jack and software synthesizer programs like Zynaddsubfx. I > needed a midi keyboard. I found this model, the M-Audio Oxygen8 v2. Does > anyone know about this keyboard? I -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: M-Audio Oxygen8 v2 and Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet
Ufuk a écrit : > Hello, I am a long time Ubuntu user but newbie at mutimedia production and > graphics. I also have low budget which forces me to choose one of these > products. Let me explain a little: > I am playing with Jack and software synthesizer programs like Zynaddsubfx. I > needed a midi keyboard. I found this model, the M-Audio Oxygen8 v2. Does > anyone know about this keyboard? I want to learn it is useful or not and > whether it is Linux friendly or not. > > I am also playing with Inkscape and the Gimp. I thought that a tablet might > be > useful for this. Do you suggest Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet for a beginner like > me? > Finally I need to hear your suggestions about which one is much worth to buy > first. Because of my low budget, I need to choose one of them. > Thanks. > > Sorry for double posting. > Hi, i'm under studio 8.04.1 64 bits. I'm using wacom tablet since 2003, model CTF420, very close the bamboo model, it's plug and play in ubuntu since dapper. I think it's better in ardour/cinelerra/kdenlive/ and all the video/audio editing software using a "timeline" than a mouse. i'm using it for image editing under the gimp, inkscape, scribus and blender, it's a large pleasure. That's a good choice. Laurent from France -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
RE: M-audio Fast Track Pro and Ubuntu Studio
Am Donnerstag, den 04.12.2008, 22:30 -0800 schrieb Daniel Nordlund: > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > Behalf Of Thomas Fisher > > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 8:47 AM > > To: Ubuntu Studio Users Help and Discussion > > Subject: Re: M-audio Fast Track Pro and Ubuntu Studio > > > > On Tuesday 02 December 2008 10:20:48 am Daniel Nordlund wrote: > > > Ubuntu Studio Users, > > > > > > I am having difficulty getting my system properly > > configured with JACK and > > > Ardour so that I can record and play back from Ardour using > > my Fast Track > > > Pro (FTP). The FTP is set as the default card and plays > > system sounds on > > > booting, and I can also play audio from the internet (e.g. > > you tube). > > > > > > Through trial and error, I have been able to record audio > > through the FTP, > > > and I have been able to play back recorded audio through > > the FTP. However, > > > I don't seem to be able to find settings that allow me to > > do both, i.e., > > > record audio input and then turn around and play it back > > whithout changing > > > any settings. Can anyone point me to links that give a detailed > > > description of setting up the FTP with Jack and Ardour, > > including which > > > connections need to exist in JACK and Ardour? I have found > > a number of > > > discussions online that talk about successfully using the > > FTP, but no > > > detailed discussion of how it was done (sometimes because > > for the poster it > > > apparently just worked out of the box). > > > > > > I have successfully used the FTP in Windows (XP and Vista) with an > > > inexpensive DAW called Mixcraft and with Ableton Live. I > > am trying to move > > > to Ubuntu Studio with only partial success. Any links or > > discussion here > > > would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Dan > > > > > > Daniel Nordlund > > > Bothell, WA > > -- > > - > > Dan you may want to search the LAU archives and or post to > > the LAU list. > > You will find many of the Linux audio developers, maintainers and > > accomplished users in attendance. > > Hope this is of use. > > Tom > > > > > Tom, > > Thanks for pointing out the LAU list. I will definitely check it out. > > Dan > > Daniel Nordlund > Bothell, WA USA > > Hi Tom, i also have the fast track pro interface. It has been a while ago (ca. 1 year) when i tried to get it running with ardour etc. I was facing the same problems. It didn't work flawless. After Trial and error i think one mode worked okay, it was 48 kHz sampling rate, i guess. I can't remember, if I managed both recording and playback at the same time without drop-outs. But I know the result wasn't quite satisfying. I will definitely stay tuned to this issue and keep on trying as time permits. Please let me and other ubuntu-studio-users know, what you bring to light. Bye Christian -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
Re: M-Audio Oxygen8 v2 and Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet
Ufuk wrote: > Hello, I am a long time Ubuntu user but newbie at mutimedia production and > graphics. I also have low budget which forces me to choose one of these > products. Let me explain a little: > I am playing with Jack and software synthesizer programs like Zynaddsubfx. I > needed a midi keyboard. I found this model, the M-Audio Oxygen8 v2. Does > anyone know about this keyboard? I want to learn it is useful or not and > whether it is Linux friendly or not. I have an M-Audio Axiom 49 key and I have been more than happy with it. Plug and play has been my experience. > > I am also playing with Inkscape and the Gimp. I thought that a tablet might > be > useful for this. Do you suggest Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet for a beginner like > me? > Finally I need to hear your suggestions about which one is much worth to buy > first. Because of my low budget, I need to choose one of them. > Thanks. > I have a Wacom Tablet from 2004. It works but I find I don't really use it all that often. I am not sure how well the newer devices are supported. Contrast this with my M-Audio Axiom, I use it almost daily right now, so obviously I would recommend the keyboard over the tablet :) signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
